Trobadour
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- First ReviewJanuary 27, 2012
- Last ReviewJune 3, 2024
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- Average Rating4.5
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- First Review CommentNovember 3, 2015
- Last Review CommentSeptember 21, 2016
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Energizer Power Plus Rechargeable AA Batteries offer a convenient way to power your gadgets while saving money and reducing waste. Made with 15% recycled materials, these AA rechargeable batteries use innovative, industry-leading technology for reliable use. These chargeable batteries are designed to prevent damaging leaks. Use these Energizer rechargeable batteries as long-lasting batteries for cameras, game systems, toys and other battery-powered items, so you always have a convenient power source available. These Energizer AA batteries come pre-charged and can be recharged in an Energizer battery charger hundreds of times. Each AA rechargeable battery can hold its charge for up to 12 months in storage, and the double A batteries have up to a 5 year battery life with normal use. Energizer is the number 1 recharge brand.
They do keep on going and going
Customer Rating
5.0
Performance
5.0
Battery Life
5.0
What's great about it: The length of time that they last on products, and price.
What's not so great: Batteries should come color coded by pairs, so you can keep track of which goes where.
I purchased a charger (it came with 4 AA batteries) and a pack of 4 AAA batteries. I originally purchased these batteries because I bought a Turtle Beach 5.1 surround sound headset (to play or watch movies late at night without waking others up). I had read reviews on the headset that it consumed batteries like a kid consumes candy. I got home and prepared for the test. I was extremely happy with the results. The headset lasts for a good week and a half (3 hours or less playing non-stop per night) which is ok, considering it produces surround sound wirelessly. Though I initially didn't really plan to use the AA that came packaged, I tried them on my Xbox wireless controllers. To my surprise, they last about 1.5 times longer than the licensed battery pack from xbox. In the controllers, I can easily play for 2 weeks straight without needing a recharge.
Now, I bought a separate charger for my wife to use on her mp3 player (single battery AAA) and that can go on for a whole month. I am now going to buy some more batteries for a remote control helicopter toy and they will stay in that remote permanently.
Though many people complain about the price, I don't, because I am more than getting the value of the batteries. I think they are priced just right. Think about it, regular batteries cost anywhere from 4-5 dollars with tax. Having these batteries is equivalent to having purchased at least 10-15 packs of batteries per year (depending on how you are consuming their power).
TIP: I agree with another reviewer, keep an extra set fully charged so that you can just swap batteries on the fly. The charge time on these is 9 hours for a full charge (but can be removed before the 9 hours if you need them and they would last a fair amount). Though many may frown at this wait time, we have to remember that those 9 hours are saving you money. Charge them while you sleep, and keep the extra set charged. They don't loose their charge if not being used. We can't expect society to be giving us instantaneous results without hindering value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Xbox 360
Fight for survival, ensure your mission's success and keep your fellow soldiers safe in epic battles throughout the world as the award-winning Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Featuring the brutality and intensity that have become cornerstones of this engaging series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has you locking and loading for epic battles in which you lay waste to your enemies in devastating hails of gunfire. With the world on the brink of disaster and Makarov stopping at nothing to bring civilization to its knees, you have no choice but to respond. Prepare yourself for adrenaline-pumping, heart-pounding action as you answer the Call of Duty.The thrilling sequel to the multiple Game of the Year award winner, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3 launches you into 16 new, objective-based missions that take you from New York to Paris, Berlin and beyond. As you gain experience, prove your worth in order to rank up in the progression system and earn access to more powerful weapons, redesigned Killstreaks, air support, equipment and abilities, all of which are customizable to your liking. Find out if you and your fellow soldiers have what it takes to survive and keep each other alive in the deadliest of conditions as you take on the all-new, cooperative Survival mode that helps you train for battles to come. Step up the action and defend yourself against swarms of rivals as you join the epic multiplayer battles that launched the series to the top of the gaming world. Now, the multiplayer action is even bigger than ever, with a focus on fast-paced, gun-on-gun combat and a bevy of new features, including a gun progression system and enhanced private match customization. Experience the blood, sweat, grit and glory of war when the astounding power of it comes alive in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Casual Gamer friendly (co-op is great too)
What's not so great: Too much racism and foul language to be heard from other players.
This game is highly addictive and can easily consume one's time. It is best played when connected to the internet and playing against or with real people. I have been following the series since Call of Duty 2, and it has certainly evolved. Since MW2 was a huge success, I had my doubts when buying this game. I thought it would be the same of what MW2 offered, but I was extremely surprised once I started to play online.
One of the best features is that this game is more user friendly (in a way). IT is still challenging, but I am not the type of player who can kill more than 7 or 8 people in a row constantly without dying. This was my biggest turn-off. Since I have a life outside of video games, I don't invest as much time playing, honing my shooting skills as teenagers do. Part of the fun of the game is to gather kill streaks to unleash fun toys (known as perks).
This version of the game offers a special kill streak option called SUPPORT in which I can still unlock fun toys without having to survive long killing streaks. This is what has me enjoying the multiplayer online more than the other iterations of the game. If you are a hardcore gamer, no doubt you will enjoy it. If you are a casual gamer, there is not a place and a chance for you to compete against the "elite".
On another note, this game is not for anyone under the age of 18. Many of the adult gamers will badmouth other players often (even say racial slurs) and I am afraid that if kids and teenagers play, they will assume that that is how adults generally talk all day long. Unless you don't mind your child have foul language (trust me, they will use it when parents aren't around), don't buy this game for them.
This product has... Multiplayer friendly, Like to replay, Excessive violence, excessive foul language from other players, excessive racial slurs against other players
About me... Frequent player, Multiplayer fan, Hardcore gamer, teacher
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Black Eyed Peas Experience - Xbox 360
SynopsisGet the party started in your living room with the world's hottest group in the world's hottest new dance game. The Black Eyed Peas Experience features 30 chart-topping tracks from The Black Eyed Peas — including all of the biggest hits that transformed them into a global phenomenon. Perform iconic dance moves alongside apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am with professional choreography designed exclusively for the group. Take the party worldwide and jump on tour to experience all the energy and unforgettable venues inspired by their shows and music videos. The Black Eyed Peas Experience is the ultimate dance game and the ultimate way to keep the party rocking.
Made me a BEP fan!
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: The songs are very up-beat and will get you moving.
What's not so great: It requires a USB microphone for singing along instead of using the Kinect Microphone.
The BEP Experience is a very good game. I am a dance instructor (by night) who teaches more of the latin dances (bachata, salsa, merengue, cha cha cha). However, I wanted to fuse hip-hop with bachata to create more original moves, and since were I live there aren't any real hip-hop instructors close to me, I decided to teach myself.
What to me began as a learning tool immediately became a stress reliever/work out routine. I began to enjoy every song I would dance to. I must be honest, I had heard of the Black Eyed Peas and I liked a few of their radio hits, but not enough to buy one of their albums. However, after owning and playing the game for a month, I was set upon purchasing one of their albums that has most of the songs from the game itself. I listen to it in my ipod and the dance moves come to my head immediately. The reason for that is that the moves and the learning curve are very easy to follow. That's not to say that the game won't be challenging. If you don't have any prior dance experience, I see where you would have a bigger learning curve to deal with. That being said, you shouldn't be discouraged from buying this game. If you are purchasing this for the fun factor, you'll enjoy it even if you aren't an experienced dance. Just be patient and you'll get there.
If there is anything negative to say about the game is only a lack in variety of venues. You can select several venues to dance at, but there are only four. I have also read in different reviews that for actual Black Eyed Peas fans, the lack of older songs may be discouraging. Since to me, most of the songs are new, I find there is a good selection to dance to, as ultimately, that's what I bought the game for, not to have a fancy jukebox.
This product has... Multiplayer friendly, Like to replay, a great learning tool, a good work out
About me... Frequent player, Multiplayer fan, Hardcore gamer, educator, dance instructor
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sennheiser - HD1 Free Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
Enjoy playlists in private with these Sennheiser wireless earbuds. The three-button remote lets you take calls or cycle through music with a single touch, and the earpieces are magnetic, so they stick to one another to prevent loss while not in use. These Sennheiser wireless earbuds have a range of up to 30 feet from a paired device.
Are these earbuds sweat or waterproof?
The hazard and handling document states to always keep the product dry. No where that I could find does it indicate that it is water or sweat proof. Products like these that are sweat/water proof usually have a bullet on the box stating that, as a competitive edge. There is no such claim on the box either.
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Hoover - REACT Whole Home Cordless Stick Vacuum - Gray
Clean fur, dust and dander quickly with this Hoover REACT cordless pet vacuum. Integrated sensors automatically adjust the level of suction and the brush roll speed to handle different floor types. This Hoover REACT cordless pet vacuum uses a long-lasting lithium battery, so you can clean the whole room without a recharge.
What is purpose/function of App?
The app will connect with the vacuum that you purchased via bluetooth and activate several additional features such as locating the vacuum (useful for robot vacuums) or for reminders of maintenance required. It will also show you an estimate of the battery left on your vacuum (useful for robot or cordless vacuums).
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Why do I never see the new UHD (4K) projectors on sale. Every other item you sell seems to go on sale at some time.
As with most newer technology, early adopters will pay a higher price for the latest innovation. Though 4K TVs have gone down in price, 4K projectors aren't in as high a demand and it's technology is still costly.
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Epson - Home Cinema 1060 1080p 3LCD Projector - White
Amplify your Full HD viewing experience with this Epson home cinema projector. It lets you project 1080p content up to a size of 300 inches, and it provides brilliant picture quality thanks to its 3,100 lumens of color & white brightness and 3LCD technology. Connect high-definition media sources to this portable Epson home cinema projector via its two HDMI ports.
What is the maximum distance for this projector? I have a 120" screen. Setting the screen on one side of my pool and want to make sure the projector can display the distance across.
The maximum size is 300 inches. It's fairly large and best used outside. The pool should be a perfect area.
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Ninja - Coffee Bar 10-Cup Coffee Maker - Black/Stainless
Wake up to a delicious cup of java with this Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system. The 10-cup pitcher holds 50 oz. of coffee when entertaining or brews a single cup at a time, prepared at the infusion level of your choice. This Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system has a built-in frother for hot and cold drink creations.
how long does it take to brew 1 cup large (not xtra large) and 1/2 of coffee carafe
The base time to heat up the water takes 3 minutes. From there, to make a cup (including preparation time) you're looking at 2 minutes. Half a carafe would be around 7-8 minutes from the beginning to end.
7 years, 5 months ago
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Ninja - Coffee Bar 10-Cup Coffee Maker - Black/Stainless
Wake up to a delicious cup of java with this Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system. The 10-cup pitcher holds 50 oz. of coffee when entertaining or brews a single cup at a time, prepared at the infusion level of your choice. This Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system has a built-in frother for hot and cold drink creations.
What's the difference between this system and the other system (coffee bar brewer, with choice of glass or thermal carafe). Just trying to figure out which to purchase.
This system has a hot plate, allowing you to keep the carafe hotter for a longer period of time.
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Ninja - Coffee Bar 10-Cup Coffee Maker - Black/Stainless
Wake up to a delicious cup of java with this Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system. The 10-cup pitcher holds 50 oz. of coffee when entertaining or brews a single cup at a time, prepared at the infusion level of your choice. This Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system has a built-in frother for hot and cold drink creations.
Is it worth the Ninja Coffee Bar Thermal Carafe System, Stainless Carafe (CF 097) over the CF091? The CF091 has a glass carafe than can stay heated in the warming plate vs the CF097 that has a thermal carafe. Trying to decide if it's worth the extra $$
I have the glass carafe and left it on the hot plate while I went to the gym. Came back after 3 hours and the coffee was still hot and tasted great. I'd say it is worth it.
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ASUS - Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 1TB+8GB Hybrid Hard Drive - Gray
Asus Desktop: With a hybrid hard drive, this computer combines plenty of storage for your music, photos and videos and fast start-up times. Built-in wireless connectivity makes it easy to stay connected with friends over the Web.
How quiet or loud is this PC? How loud does it get when using Youtube and applications? Thanks
It is fairly quiet when using it to watch films or streaming. I did use it when everyone was sleeping, but the noise that you hear is low. I keep it in the same room where I sleep and my wife doesn't wake up when I use it after she falls asleep.
7 years, 7 months ago
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NETGEAR - Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - White
Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Will this prioritize devices like some other routers do?
Yes, there are advanced options for you to prioritize devices.
7 years, 8 months ago
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NETGEAR - Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - White
Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
We live in the country, and can only use satellite internet. It is not a real strong signal, and can be affected easily by weather. We also have a log home, which blocks the signal in certain areas of the house and porch. Would this help in our situation?
This product, though marvelous, can only be as good as your internet service provider. If your internet provider is spotty to begin with, it won't strengthen the signal any further than what you currently have. Weather will still be an issue, if that is what is happening in your area, but that is not related to how well the Netgear Orbi should function. I recommend that you call you ISP and have them realign your internet satellite for a stronger signal before purchasing anything like this. Otherwise, the root of the problem will always be there.
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